According to the current medical opinion, blood viscosity does not need and cannot be treated with systemic blood exchange therapy.
1. Thickening of blood generally refers to increased blood viscosity, which is affected by a variety of factors, such as exercise, water intake, seasons, etc. Blood viscosity in general is dynamically changing, and generally does not require special treatment.
2. Blood exchange therapy generally involves inputting healthy blood into the patient’s body to partially or completely replace the patient’s original blood. It is generally used to treat patients with serious disorders of their own blood components, such as uremia and severe hemolytic reactions.
Therefore, there is no need to undergo whole-body blood exchange therapy for thickened blood. However, middle-aged and elderly people, especially those suffering from hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, etc. should pay attention to lowering blood viscosity, as this will increase the probability of thrombosis. It is generally recommended to drink more water, adhere to physical exercise, low-salt, low-fat and light diet.
Specific diagnosis and treatment need to be carried out under the guidance of a physician.